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Si Morley is bored with his job as a commercial illustrator and his social life doesn't seem to be going anywhere. So, when he is approached by an affable ex-football star and told that he is just what the government is looking for to take part in a top-secret programme, he doesn't hesitate for too long. And so one day Si steps out of his ...Read MoreSi Morley is bored with his job as a commercial illustrator and his social life doesn't seem to be going anywhere. So, when he is approached by an affable ex-football star and told that he is just what the government is looking for to take part in a top-secret programme, he doesn't hesitate for too long. And so one day Si steps out of his twentieth-century, New York apartment and finds himself back in January 1882. There are no cars, no planes, no computers, no television and the word 'nuclear' appears in no dictionaries. For Si, it's very like Eden, somewhere he could find happiness. But has he really been back in time? The portfolio of tintype photographs and sketches that he brings back convince the government. But all Si wants is to return ...Read Less

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Really enjoyed this book.
When I received it saw in front that this exact book (copy) was given as a Christmas gift to someone by a friend of mine - and years later I ended up with it!

PRBShelly

Apr 12, 2012

Great book

Loved the time period and how the author brought it to life. The mystery at the center of it was compelling.
The method of time travel reminded me a bit of the movie, "Somewhere in Time," with Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour.

Captanne

Aug 5, 2010

Great Service

Thank you so much. Book was as advertised and quickly delivered.

desertreader

Nov 19, 2009

fascinating!

Well written account of time travel. I have read many TT books and this is one of the best. I can't wait to read the sequel!

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